About Economics in Sonoma State University
The Department of Economics in the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University is committed to excellence in providing students an education that meets the challenges of the future in a wide variety of careers.
The Program has four main objectives:
- Articulate an understanding of economic terms, concepts, and theories
- Identify subjective and objective aspects of economic policy
- Use both qualitative and quantitative reasoning to analyze social and economic issues
- Demonstrate an awareness of current and historic economic issues and perspectives
Each of our economic faculty members bring to their teaching a rich background of practical experience analyzing policy issues and problems. This faculty experience, combined with small classes and close relationships to the North Bay economic community, create a unique learning environment for students.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 61
- PTE : 47
Sonoma State University Highlights
The following table sums up quick facts about the university:
Type of University |
Public institution |
Faculty members |
573 |
Number of undergraduate students |
8,032 |
Number of postgraduate students |
617 |
Percentage of International students |
2% |
Annual acceptance rate |
91% |
Basic tuition fee for international undergraduate students |
7,952 USD |
Basic tuition fee for international graduate students |
9,386 USD |
Test scores accepted |
English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL |
Endowment |
49 million USD |
Official website |
https://www.sonoma.edu/ |
Graduation Rate |
61.1% |
Employment Rate |
93% |
Application Fees |
70 USD |
Sonoma State University Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
California Resident Tuition |
$5,742 |
Books and Supplies |
$986 |
Other Fees |
$2,210 |
Room and Board |
$14,282 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,504 |
Total One Year Cost |
$26,724 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$17,622 |
Books and Supplies |
$986 |
Other Fees |
$2,210 |
Room and Board |
$14,282 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,504 |
Total One Year Cost |
$38,604 |